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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,650.34, 15,982.62 and 3,724.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,650.34, 15,982.62 and 3,724.84 is: 5,589.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,650.34 : 15,982.62 = 3,724.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,650.34/15,982.62 = 3,724.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,650.34x = 15,982.62 × 3,724.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,650.34x = 59,532,702.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,532,702.28/10,650.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,589.75

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